There’s only one relationship that persists through thick and thin, no matter what: the one you have with yourself. In the most literal sense, it’s true. People can come and go, and not every great romance is really that great. At times, you might look back and wonder what was even going through your head. […]
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Missed connections
You see someone special at Scout on Foothill, but you’re too shy to get their number. An angel compliments your shirt while walking down Chorro Street, but you don’t make plans to go thrifting together. A mysterious entity keeps trading glances with you at Trader Joe’s, but you purchase your microwave meal and leave without […]
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Notes on a crush
Today, I stopped to watch a black lab run across a patch of grass down the street from my house. The owner stood at one end of the field tossing a tennis ball. The dog fetched. The dog returned. The owner threw. The sun had unexpectedly emerged. It was supposed to be raining. My most […]
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I have a crush on… Heated Rivalry
** This article contains spoilers to the television series, “Heated Rivalry.” This article includes adult language, viewer discretion is advised. Sex is one of many words that can be used to describe the six-episode series that everyone has been talking about. Yet, “Heated Rivalry” is more than your average slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers or LGBTQ+ romance story. […]
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An ode to my Diva Cup
See, I’ve bled and I’ve groaned, but you reap what you sow I have a vagina with a mind of its own. Every month, without missing a beat, my boobs hurt, and so do my feet. As if that weren’t enough, I have a liter of blood — stained sheets, and a desperate heart accompanying […]
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‘Pay the farmer now or the pharmacist later’: How RAD Juice built a business around being health-conscious
RAD Juice has never drifted from the simple philosophy that shaped owner Jason Plough’s raw juice company from the start. “You could pay the farmer now or the pharmacist later,” Jason Plough said. The San Luis Obispo-based beverage business focuses on raw, cold-pressed juices made from organic fruits and vegetables, intentionally avoiding pasteurization, preservatives and […]
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National Geographic Live: Sandesh Kadur on his path to conservation storytelling
Sandesh Kadur, a National Geographic filmmaker, shared his journey of discovering his passion for wildlife filmmaking and encouraging others to use their phones to capture powerful images and stories that can inspire people to care for the natural world.
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Cross my heart: The Crush Club crossword
Ready to criss-cross your crushes? Solve your way across, down and maybe into your feelings! For the easiest way to play, grab an issue of Mustang News and KCPR in print at all newsstands and find a special zine: The Peak, Crush Club. Scroll for answers… * * * *
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Love is RadioParty!
Love is RadioParty! Scroll down for answers to to our games in The Peak, Crush Club. For the easiest way to play, grab an issue of Mustang News and KCPR in print at all newsstands and find a special zine: The Peak, Crush Club. Love is complicated. Unscramble the words for this day of love! […]
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Inside San Luis Obispo’s newest thrift shop
Spencer Somma opened SLO Thrift, a new secondhand shop on Higuera Street, which partners with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and is built on sustainability, community, and charity.
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Mental Burnout Explained: Tips for Recovery From Experts
Burnout can lead to physical illnesses, but can be managed by prioritizing sleep, nutrition, movement, self-reflection, and connecting with loved ones.